Are the Chicago Sky cursed in the third quarter? What explains their issues?
The Chicago Sky faced their fourth consecutive loss, falling to the Minnesota Lynx 79-58. A significant issue for the Sky has been their performance in the third quarter, where they have consistently struggled. Players and coaches attribute this to a lack of focus and discipline coming out of halftime.
- ▪The Chicago Sky lost to the Minnesota Lynx 79-58, marking their fourth straight defeat.
- ▪In the third quarter, the Sky were outscored 31-16, continuing a trend of poor performance during this period.
- ▪Players have cited a lack of focus and discipline as key factors contributing to their struggles.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chicago-sky-cursed-third-quarter-210500951.html |
| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 21:05:00 +0000 |
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